Like Taking Candy from a Child (Shenzhen 0 - Manchester United 6)

Once again I could only get Cantonese commentary for this game, hence couldn't make out who was playing from the grainy pictures on my computer screen. But it didn't spoil my enjoyment watching the game. The gulf in class between the two sides was huge right from the get go. The end result could have been so much more had Fergie not shown mercy and fielded our token Chinese guy after we had raided 6 goals from the non-existant defence from Chinese side.

Giggs (10'), Rooney (19'), Nani (23'), O'Shea (55'), Ronaldo (56') and Eagles (64') were the scorers for tonight. For the second game running, Eagles' goal has to be the pick of the bunch, with Rooney's delightful chip coming a close second.

Nani showed pace and skill in his debut. The link up was sorely missing from him, but that is understandable since it's the first time he's on the pitch with the team. I'm looking for that to improve significantly. Eagles impressed me again. For a young man who hasn't played many first team games, he's shown plenty of composure. I'm hoping given the number of midfielders we have on the fringe, that he might make the team in the near future.

Perhaps the only disappointment in the game was watching Alan Smith and our token Chinese guy, Dong Fangzhuo miss chance after chance after chance. If Ole was on the pitch, he would have grabbed 2 hat-tricks, and that's an understatement. With the talent we have brought in, Smith and Dong would have to do alot better to impress, not only this blogger, but Ferguson as well. They didn't boost their chances much after today's poor showing.

At least there's still some good news for them in the form of one more friendly to play in this Asian/financial tour.